Introduction to Tajwiid

1. Define and explain the concept and significance of Tajwiid in Qur'an recitation
2. State, define, explain, and apply the major rules of Tajwiid in Qur'an recitation
3. Give examples of the major rules of Tajwiid from verses of the Qur'an
4. Identify and correctly pronounce the letters of the Qur'an from their points of articulation
5. Apply the rules of Tajwiid related to Nuunu 's-Saakinah, Tanwiin, and Miimu 's-Saakinah
6. Differentiate between Tafkhiim and Tarqiiq and apply them correctly
7. Explain and apply the rules of Al-Maddu (elongation) and Al-Qasr (shortening)
8. Understand and apply the rules of Waqf (pauses) during recitation
9. Recognize and apply the rules of Hamzatu 'l-Wasl (silent Hamzah)

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Concept, Significance and Preliminary Lessons of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 1: Definition and significance of Tajwiid · 2 hours

     Read the definition of Tajwiid and its significance.. Understand the methods of applying Tajwiid rules.. Reflect on the importance of Tajwiid in Qur'an recitation..

2. Week 2Module 1: Concept, Significance and Preliminary Lessons of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 2: Articulation of the Letters of the Holy Qur'an · 2 hours

     Study the articulation points of the letters of the Holy Qur'an.. Practice the correct pronunciation of each letter.. Understand the manners of articulation and attributes of letters..

3. Week 3Module 1: Concept, Significance and Preliminary Lessons of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 3: *Al* –*Ibtidaa'* (initiation) · 2 hours

     Learn the formula for *Isti'aadhah* and *Basmalah*.. Understand the four states of *Isti'aadhah*.. Apply the rules of *al*-*Isti'aadhah wa 'l-Basmalah* in recitation..

4. Week 4Module 2: Some Major Rules Of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 1: *Nuunu 's-Saakinah wa 't- Tanwin* (Voweless *Nuun* and Nunation) · 2 hours

     Define *Nuunu 's-Saakinah* and *Tanwiin*.. Study the rules of *'Izhaar* and its application.. Identify the letters of *'Izhaar* and practice examples..

5. Week 5Module 2: Some Major Rules Of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 2: *Al-Miim wa 'n*-*Nuunu 'l*-*Mushaddadataan* (The stressed *Miim* and *Nuun* · 2 hours

     Understand the rule of *'Idghaam* and its types.. Learn the letters of *'Idghaam* and their application.. Differentiate between nasalized and unnasalized assimilation..

6. Week 6Module 2: Some Major Rules Of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 3: *Miimu 's-Saakinah* (Voweless *Mim*) · 2 hours

     Study the rule of *Miimu 's-Saakinah*.. Understand labial assimilation, hiding, and manifestation.. Apply the rules in Qur'an recitation..

7. Week 7Module 2: Some Major Rules Of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 4: *Al*-*Laamaatu 's*-*Sawaakin* (Voweless *Lams*) · 2 hours

     Learn about the different types of voweless *Laams*.. Understand the rules of *Tajwiid* governing *Laam* of particularization.. Apply manifestation and assimilation rules..

8. Week 8Module 2: Some Major Rules Of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 5: *Haa' of* Pronoun · 2 hours

     Study the rules governing *Haa'* of pronoun.. Understand *As*-*Sillatu'l*-*Qasiirah* and *As*-*Sillatu' t*-*Tawiilah*.. Apply the rules in Qur'an recitation..

9. Week 9Module 3: Other Major Rules of *Tajwiid*

   • Unit 1: *Tafkhiim* and *Tarqiiq* · 2 hours

     Explain *Tafkhiim* and *Tarqiiq*.. Understand the conditions for heavy and soft pronunciation of *Laam* of *Lafzu'l-Jalaalah*.. Apply these rules in recitation..

10. Week 10Module 3: Other Major Rules of *Tajwiid*

    • Unit 2: *Al*-*'Idghaam* (Assimilation) · 2 hours

      Define *'Idghaam* and its types.. Understand *'Idghaamu'l-Mutamaathilayn*, *'Idghaamu'l*-*Mutajaanisayn*, and *'Idghaamu'l*-*Mutaqaaribayn*.. Apply the rules in Qur'an recitation..

11. Week 11Module 3: Other Major Rules of *Tajwiid*

    • Unit 3: *Al*-*Maddu wa 'l-Qasr* (Elongation and Shortening · 2 hours

      Define *Madd* and its types.. Understand basic and derived elongation.. Apply the rules in Qur'an recitation..

12. Week 12Module 3: Other Major Rules of *Tajwiid*

    • Unit 5: *Hamzatu 'l*-*Wasl* (Silent *Hamzah*) · 2 hours

      Learn about *Hamzatu 'l*-*Wasl*.. Understand the rules governing *Hamzatu 'l-Wasl* with *Fathah*, *Kasrah*, and *Dammah*.. Apply the rules in Qur'an recitation..

13. Week 13Module 3: Other Major Rules of *Tajwiid*

    • Unit 4: *Waqf* (Stops) · 2 hours

      Define *Waqf* and its significance.. Understand how and where to stop during recitation.. Learn about punctuation marks and their indications..

    • Unit 6: Manners of *Tajwiid* · 2 hours

      Review manners of Tajwiid. Understand quantity, frequency and time of reading. Practice reading with a melodious voice.